Saturday, 29 December 2012
Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders vs U.S. Troops
So a few months back, the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders, decided to have a little fun whilst working on their calender. You can view that here.
And a troop of american soldiers in Afghanistan also decided it was time for the internet debut, and they parodied a parody. Check it out below
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Practise Your Typing Skills With Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure For Nintendo DS
Fun for beginners and typing pros alike, Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure starts you off gently, with early levels only asking you to type the first letter of a Pokémon’s name before moving you on to much more complicated exercises as your typing skills develop.
The game offers lessons on finger placement as well as other tips to improve the accuracy and speed of your typing. Successfully tackle both aspects to build up combos and earn high scores that will improve your overall typist rank. As you progress, you will be able to unlock up to 60 different, challenging levels, go in search of rarer Pokémon to study, and collect up to 180 medals.
featuring the standard English language key layout, which has been made to work with this game but may also work with other Bluetooth-compatible products. The package also includes the Nintendo DS Compact Stand that can be used to position your Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL system as your hands use the keyboard.
Perfect for those looking to improve their typing and for fans of Pokémon adventures, Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure will launch for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS family of consoles on 10th January. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.com.au
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Trials Evolution DLC "Riders of Doom" Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade
Mayans may have predicted the end of the world, but, RedLynx have unleashed their “Riders of Doom”!
In this apocalyptic DLC you will find 40 new tracks:
§ 20 new Trials tracks
§ 10 all-new Skill Games
§ 5 new Supercross tracks
§ 5 new Tournament tracks
Monday, 17 December 2012
EA SENDS PLAYERS TO INTERNATIONAL HOTSPOTS WITH MEDAL OF HONOR WARFIGHTER ZERO DARK THIRTY MAP PACK
SYDNEY, Australia. – Dec. 18, 2012 – Danger Close™ Games, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that the Medal of Honor™ Warfighter Zero Dark The Hunt Map Pack is now available on Origin.com. This coincides with the release of Icon Film Distribution, Zero Dark Thirty, directed and produced by Academy Award® winner Kathryn Bigelow and written and produced by Mark Boal, in limited release on January 31st 2013. The pack will be available December 18 on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and the PlayStation ®Network.
The Medal of Honor Warfighter The Hunt Map Pack includes two new multiplayer maps inspired by two of the most dangerous locations in the world – Darra and Chitral. The first map, Darra Gun Market, is based on Pakistan’s flourishing arms bazaar, which is the largest illegal arms market in the world. The second map, Chitral Compound, is a remote, rugged area governed by tribes which won’t allow the Pakistani army to operate in. The Medal of Honor Warfighter The Hunt Map Pack will also include six new weapon configurations, 14 new weapon camouflage skins and 10 new multiplayer ranks.
For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar® winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal (The HurtLocker) for the story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man.
Medal of Honor Warfighter, written by actual U.S. Tier 1 Operators while deployed overseas, puts players in the boots of today's most highly trained and skilled warriors. From rescuing hostages in Abu Sayyaf's stronghold in the Philippines to assaulting Al-Shabaab's "Pirate Town" on the Somali Coast, Medal of Honor Warfighter features international hotspots in the single player campaign and introduces international Tier 1 Operators in multiplayer allowing gamers to show their national pride online.
Medal of Honor Warfighter is now available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Players who previously purchased the Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition will be able to download The Hunt Map Pack in Australia and New Zealand at no extra cost or it can also be purchased separately for $15.95 or 800 MS points.
Sunday, 16 December 2012
RAYMAN® JUNGLE RUN IS GAME OF THE YEAR 2012 ON THE APP STORE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — December 17th, 2012 — Ubisoft announced that Rayman Jungle Run, the first Rayman iteration developed specifically for mobile devices, has been selected by Apple as the “Game of the Year” on the App Store for the following countries: United-States, United-Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Australia.
Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Pasta Games, Rayman Jungle Run is powered by the same UbiArt framework engine that brought players Rayman Origins, winner of multiple Game of the year and Platformer of the Year awards. Featuring beautiful graphics optimised for the latest devices and smooth touch-based controls, Rayman Jungle Run is easy for all ages to pick up and play, but challenging to master.Rayman Jungle Run received a free update on December 4th, implementing new features and environments. Ten new levels, including one Land of the Livid Dead stage, were added. Gameplay was expanded with new interactive elements such as plants that can be hit to make platforms appear and new moves such as sliding on water. In addition to this major free update, a single in-app purchase unlocks Globox and 2 new Rayman costumes for $0.99
In a nutshell, Rayman Jungle Run includes all the acclaimed qualities and features that people can expect from a Rayman game, adapted to make the best of the mobile devices possibilities.
Rayman Jungle Run is available for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android mobile devices at a price of $2.99.
The award can be viewed here: http://www.itunes.com/appstorebestof2012
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Kinect Party Trailer
Kinect Party is available from the 19th of Decemeber, and its free until the 31st.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
God of War®: Ascension kicks its way into the New Year with a Multiplayer Beta coming to PlayStation® Plus
SYDNEY, 13th December 2012 - Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.) today confirmed that the hotly anticipated God of War®: Ascension, for PlayStation®3 (PS3™), Multiplayer Beta is officially coming to PlayStation® Plus (PS Plus) on 10th January 2013. Fans can preview the adrenaline fuelled gameplay in the new multiplayer trailer, “Evil Ways” that launched today on the PlayStation® Australia YouTube Channel.
God of War: Ascension multiplayer levels are broken out into two categories – larger maps, which feature big open environments (like Desert of Lost Souls), and more compact Arenas which intensify the action and test your reflexes as you fight for survival in close-quarters combat.
Once the Beta launches, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to take the experience even further with Team Favour Rush mode, the God of War twist on Team Deathmatch. You’ll fight to reach the requisite number of favour points from the Gods, to unlock new customisation options for your Gladiator. A yet-to-be-seen single player version will also be available, designed for solo-warrior fighting for those who like to go it alone.
God of War: Ascension is the prequel to the best-selling God of War® franchise. After being tricked into killing his wife and child by Ares, Kratos has been sentenced to spend eternity in a titan-sized prison for the living damned as punishment for breaking his blood oath by swearing to avenge the only people he ever loved. Armed with his trusty Blades of Chaos, he must take on mythology’s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest for freedom and redemption.
Kick start 2013 with this epic new God of War: Ascension multiplayer Beta experience and push your skills to the limit.
God of War: Ascension will be released in Australia on 14th March 2013. For more information on the game please visitwww.godofwar.com.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Monday, 10 December 2012
SONY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INTRODUCES ONLINE STORE
SYDNEY, 11TH December 2012 – Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, today unveiled a new online store that enables PlayStation®3 (PS3™), PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and PC users to conveniently discover and purchase games, videos* and more via desktop web browsers. The new online store, available now in 15 European countries as well as Australia and New Zealand, offers users rich product pages with easy to use search and content discovery for the integrated catalog of millions of pieces of game-related content, including downloadable games, add-ons and themes, and movies and TV shows.
The launch of the online store follows the recent redesign of PlayStation® Store (PS Store) for PS3 and is part of an on-going process of PS Store development. Both the PS Store and the online store will continue to be updated with new features that improve usability and convenience for finding, purchasing and accessing content. For example, users of the new online store can look forward to the addition of advanced recommendation functionality and automatic remote download of purchased content, as well as mobile phone and tablet browsing in the future.
With an unprecedented amount of content now available in the PS Store, the online store delivers a convenient, visually compelling and easy to use destination for users to access and discover game, videos and more online. For PlayStation users, content purchased in the new online store from a PC is added to the Downloads list within the PS Store. Users can then download the content directly onto their PS3 and PS Vita system. People can also watch videos purchased via the online store on their Windows-based PC using the Media Go application.
The new online store is available today in UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark and Finland and can be accessed via https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/. The online store will be available in North America and other regions in the future.
*Video content will only be accessible in the following territories: Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia.
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Epic Sand Castles
Remember all that time you spent on the beach, your little bucket and shovel.
Well you never made anything as awesome as these.
Check out more here
Well you never made anything as awesome as these.
Check out more here
60 Second Review - NintendoLand
Lets get this out of the way, Nintendoland is by no means the best ever looking game, it does a remarkable job of show casing the worlds of Nintendo whilst keeping a standard style through out.
Each of the games falls into a few styles with the most prominent being the patchwork style. Each game's style suits the game your playing, with some seeming like they could be real world games. Donkey Kong's Crash Course is one such game, themed like building blocks glued to a blackboard seems like the kind of thing you could make.
This is the part where NintendoLand shines, with 12 different games, with various play styles and player limits each game is a blast to play. Team up to hunt a ghost in Luigi's Ghost Mansion, with a similar feel to pacman, or take off in Metroid Blast, fight with your friends against waves of aliens or against them in standard a death match fare.
Playing each game introduces new ways to play, with the best I found being Yoshi's Fruit Cart. It's simple enough draw a line on the game pad to make Yoshi's move, and collect the fruit and enter the gate. Simple right? Not so fast. You draw the line on the game pad, but the fruit is only shown on the tv, you need to keep looking back and forth to work out your best route.
Final thought
Each game offers that moment where you realise this is something different, no matter if its throwing ninja stars or a simple game of tag NintendoLand will surely surmise you at each turn. So turn it on at your next party and watch the fun follow.
60 Second Review - Assassins Creed 3
Story.
This game might be marked 3rd, but its the 5th in the series. So whilst you might think your getting left out of the loop, you won't need to worry. This game introduces enough of the back story at just the right time to help fill in the gaps.
In this instalment, you play Connor, a Native American who takes up the Assassin mantle to protect his people. Along the way you will me a cast of characters that feel right at home in colonial America. Thankfully the game does not glorify the people you meet, the first time you meet Benjamin franklin, you might not even know you did.
Gameplay
The gameplay does not stray far from the formula that was set down by the first, but it does tweak it enough for it to feel fresh. Holding down the right trigger will allow you to sprint, climb trees, buildings, cliff faces and even the rigging of a ship.
As Connor, you can spend your time tracking animals through out the wilderness, or head into town to sell or buy. One of the new additions is managing the estate that you call home. You are required to collect lumber, and then send it by convoy to be sold. But in doing that you put the convoy at risk, so you need to decide if sending the lumber for the profit you would make is worth the risk.
Generally the game plays well enough, but it does suffer from the as,e issues the first few games had, in that you sometimes find yourself running up a wall, instead of away from it. Whilst not game breaking it can get quite frustrating. Aside from that, the game plays very well.
The ship combat and sailing portions of the game use a completely different control scheme, and it does not cause any real problems. In fact getting out on the water and letting the ship go full speed can be quite exhilarating.
Graphics
Lets be honest, this game looks amazing. You have two major cities, dozens of small ones littered about and then the expansive wilderness connecting it all. Each area has a certain look about it so you can't mistake it for somewhere else. The art style also exceeds expectations allowing nature to shine when your surrounded by it.
Connor moves around the environment with ease, and this is an area Ubisoft Montreal have excelled at for years. The facial animation is also another talking point, whilst not quite Avatar, the game portrays a look of realism without looking like photos plastered onto models. The animals found through out the game also look great.
Sound design shows that, even in the middle of nowhere, no cities and no people around there are still many amazing sounds to discover. The chatter of the animals as they move bout, the wind blowing though the trees, or perhaps even the sound of a river, all are amazing in detail and it would not surprise you to find yourself just listen, even for a few minutes.
The sounds of the bustling cities is as equally good, Boston has many little markets that show lots of people trading, shouting for the best deal.
Final thoughts
Assassins Creed 3 is game worth playing no matter what your format of choice. That game offers an expansive world that's not empty, an amazing story, great cast of characters and solid gameplay to make each play session seem like your first.
In this instalment, you play Connor, a Native American who takes up the Assassin mantle to protect his people. Along the way you will me a cast of characters that feel right at home in colonial America. Thankfully the game does not glorify the people you meet, the first time you meet Benjamin franklin, you might not even know you did.
Gameplay
The gameplay does not stray far from the formula that was set down by the first, but it does tweak it enough for it to feel fresh. Holding down the right trigger will allow you to sprint, climb trees, buildings, cliff faces and even the rigging of a ship.
As Connor, you can spend your time tracking animals through out the wilderness, or head into town to sell or buy. One of the new additions is managing the estate that you call home. You are required to collect lumber, and then send it by convoy to be sold. But in doing that you put the convoy at risk, so you need to decide if sending the lumber for the profit you would make is worth the risk.
Generally the game plays well enough, but it does suffer from the as,e issues the first few games had, in that you sometimes find yourself running up a wall, instead of away from it. Whilst not game breaking it can get quite frustrating. Aside from that, the game plays very well.
The ship combat and sailing portions of the game use a completely different control scheme, and it does not cause any real problems. In fact getting out on the water and letting the ship go full speed can be quite exhilarating.
Graphics
Lets be honest, this game looks amazing. You have two major cities, dozens of small ones littered about and then the expansive wilderness connecting it all. Each area has a certain look about it so you can't mistake it for somewhere else. The art style also exceeds expectations allowing nature to shine when your surrounded by it.
Connor moves around the environment with ease, and this is an area Ubisoft Montreal have excelled at for years. The facial animation is also another talking point, whilst not quite Avatar, the game portrays a look of realism without looking like photos plastered onto models. The animals found through out the game also look great.
Sound design shows that, even in the middle of nowhere, no cities and no people around there are still many amazing sounds to discover. The chatter of the animals as they move bout, the wind blowing though the trees, or perhaps even the sound of a river, all are amazing in detail and it would not surprise you to find yourself just listen, even for a few minutes.
The sounds of the bustling cities is as equally good, Boston has many little markets that show lots of people trading, shouting for the best deal.
Final thoughts
Assassins Creed 3 is game worth playing no matter what your format of choice. That game offers an expansive world that's not empty, an amazing story, great cast of characters and solid gameplay to make each play session seem like your first.
The Last of Us - Story Trailer Debut & Release Date
One of the games i am looking forward to next year, "The Last of Us" got a release date over the weekend at the Spike Video Game Awards.
Sony Australia have confirmed that it will also be released in Australia on the same day. May 7th.
The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience blending survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague. Cities are abandoned and being reclaimed by nature. Remaining survivors are killing each other for food, weapons and whatever they can find. Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a young teenage girl who's braver and wiser beyond her years, must work together to survive their journey across what remains of the United States.
Sony Australia have confirmed that it will also be released in Australia on the same day. May 7th.
The Last of Us is a genre-defining experience blending survival and action elements to tell a character driven story about a population decimated by a modern plague. Cities are abandoned and being reclaimed by nature. Remaining survivors are killing each other for food, weapons and whatever they can find. Joel, a ruthless survivor, and Ellie, a young teenage girl who's braver and wiser beyond her years, must work together to survive their journey across what remains of the United States.
UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR WII U EXCLUSIVE RAYMAN LEGENDS
Ubisoft confirms that Rayman Legends, its most anticipated Wii UTM exclusive platformer, will be released in Australia and NZ on February 28, 2013.
A demo of the game will be available through the Nintendo eShop on December 13th, 2012.
SYDNEY, Australia — December 10, 2012 — Rayman Legends takes full advantage of the innovative Wii UTM controller to explore fresh multiplayer gameplay experiences and expand beyond the traditional platformer genre. Players can use the Wii UTM controller to discover new ways to navigate through the game with touch–based gameplay to take out enemies or clear paths and gyroscope technology to manipulate and rotate platforms. The Wii UTM controller also allows you to continue the adventure of Rayman and his friends on the controller screen even while the television is off.
The game retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers have also returned with an advanced UbiArt engine to include multi-dimension gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman’s previous graphics to the next level.
For more information on Rayman Legends, please visit:
Thursday, 6 December 2012
VIRGIN GAMING AND XBOX 360 TEAM UP TO LAUNCH THE HALO 4 INFINITY CHALLENGE
Virgin Gaming, Xbox 360 and 343 Industries are joining forces to launch the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” on Xbox LIVE starting Dec. 17, bringing gamers the biggest and most accessible free-to-enter “Halo” tournament in the world.
Starting today, players can register for the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” by visitingwww.halo4infinitychallenge.com (localised registration sites available on Dec. 12). Launching on Dec. 17, the free-to-enter tournament will track your personal score in War Games and the number of Spartan Ops1chapters you complete on global leaderboards, giving players of different preferences and skill levels all a shot at the more than 2,800 prizes. For the War Games leaderboard winner, the grand prize will be a UNSC-themed, V8-powered 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor truck designed by 343 Industries, and for the Spartan Ops winner, the grand prize will be an appearance in a future “Halo” game.
During the qualifier phase (Dec. 17 - Jan. 10), players will need to climb the ranks of the global leaderboards by competing in either the Spartan Ops or War Games leaderboard. After the qualifier phase, players will be tiered into three groups (based on their results on the qualifier phase leaderboards) and will enter the finals phase (Jan. 12 - Jan. 19). In addition, players can also participate in Weekly Challenges found on Halo Waypoint at http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/challenges for a chance to win great prizes.
During the finals, the leaderboards will reset and prizes will be awarded to the top performers in each tier. While terrific prizes are available within all three tiers, the grand prizes will be offered exclusively for those that have battled their way to the top tier.
For tournament and registration information, please visit: www.halo4infinitychallenge.com orhttp://www.halowaypoint.com/
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
UNLEASH YOUR INNER SPEED DEMON IN NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED WITH THE “ULTIMATE SPEED PACK
Make trouble for the cops at over 240 mph and leave friends and rivals eating your dust. Hit the streets of Fairhaven City driving the fastest cars and competing in the most exciting events starting December 19 with the Need for SpeedTM Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack, the game’s first downloadable content (DLC). This pack marks the start of Criterion’s ongoing, post-launch commitment to fueling social competition and rivalries. The Need for Speed Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack gives you all you need to take back the streets from your friends. With access to five of the fastest cars ever built, you’ll set faster times, blast through speed cameras at heart-pounding speeds and jump further through billboards, leaving your mark in your friend’s world. Included in the DLC is the Pagani Zonda R, McLaren F1LM, Lamborghini Aventador J and Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. Test your driving skills in 25 new events spread throughout the city that have been built to push these cars to the limit. Then battle to takedown an all-new Most Wanted rival, the undisputed champion of raw speed: the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder. Take your advantage into multiplayer and embrace the speed by achieving more than 70 all-new speed-themed milestones to earn Speed Points and unlock the rewards necessary to give you the edge to dominate your rivals.
Want to make sure you’re still on top of your Most Wanted list? Now you can stay connected to your game wherever you go with the Need for Speed Autolog App that will allow you to keep tabs on your friend stats, awards and game progress, comparing you to your friend’s to ensure you stay one step ahead of the competition. Autolog Recommends will let you know once a friend has taken down your high score in an event. Mark the recommendation on your app and load it up once you’re in the game. And if your current profile picture doesn’t scream “you’ve been owned”? Change it using the app.
The Need for Speed Most Wanted Ultimate Speed Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 800 MS Points, the PlayStation®Network for $15.95 in Australia, $17.95 in New Zealand, and Origin for $9.99 in Australia and $12.10 in New Zealand starting on December 19. The Need for Speed Autolog App is available now for free on the iTunes store.
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THE 7 WONDERS OF CRYSIS 3
SYDNEY, Australia. – Dec. 6, 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH today announced a creative partnership with renowned filmmaker Albert Hughes to produce an online video series inspired by the upcoming sandbox shooter,Crysis 3. Entitled, “The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3”, this cinematic series will set the stage for this latest installment in the Crysis series and introduce weapons, enemies, and gameplay features new to the franchise. These cinematic shorts will also showcase the stunning visuals, dynamic environments of the urban rainforest and intense adaptive warfare fans can expect when Crysis 3 ships February 2013 in Australia and New Zealand.
“When EA and Crytek approached me about being involved in creating ‘The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3’ video series, I liked the idea of creating emotional stories using only computer generated images,” stated Albert Hughes. “The challenge of producing something intensely human without ever seeing a human on screen was incredibly compelling, and the technology of the CryENGINE that Crytek developed enabled me to do that and venture into a completely unique medium of storytelling.”
At 20 years old, filmmaker Albert Hughes shot to stardom when he and his twin brother, Allen, wrote and directed the seminal film, Menace II Society. Albert then went on to co-direct such critically-acclaimed films including Dead Presidents, From Hell and Book of Eli. For “The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3” video series, Albert was intimately involved with the development team at Crytek, writing the scripts, storyboards and shot plan for each video that was created entirely using in-game assets powered by Crytek’s revolutionary CryENGINE® 3 technology.
At 20 years old, filmmaker Albert Hughes shot to stardom when he and his twin brother, Allen, wrote and directed the seminal film, Menace II Society. Albert then went on to co-direct such critically-acclaimed films including Dead Presidents, From Hell and Book of Eli. For “The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3” video series, Albert was intimately involved with the development team at Crytek, writing the scripts, storyboards and shot plan for each video that was created entirely using in-game assets powered by Crytek’s revolutionary CryENGINE® 3 technology.
“The goal with ‘The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3’ video series is to reveal the incredible world we have been building for Crysis 3 and to let CryENGINE take center stage to highlight the power of our state-of-the-art game engine,” said Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of Crytek.“We’ve worked closely with Albert on this project and think that the 7 Wonders series will show the leaps and bounds that Crysis 3 is making over its predecessors.”
Powered by Crytek’s proprietary CryENGINE, Crysis 3 advances the state of the art with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay. Players take on the role of ‘Prophet’ as he returns to New York only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is a veritable urban rainforest teaming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the 7 Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics, including the Nanosuit. Equipped with superhuman powers including cloaking, armor and enhanced visor abilities, the Nanosuit is the ultimate tool that allows players to assess, adapt and attack whatever the 7 Wonders throws at them. In addition to the Nanosuit, players will wield the powerful Predator bow and devastating alien weaponry to become the deadliest hunter on the planet.
The debut episode of “The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3” entitled “Hell of a Town” will debut on December 14, 2012. Developed by Crytek and powered by the proprietary cutting edge CryENGINE technology, Crysis 3 will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Crysis 3, please visit http://www.crysis.com/au, and for the latest news visitwww.facebook.com/crysis or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/crysis
The debut episode of “The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3” entitled “Hell of a Town” will debut on December 14, 2012. Developed by Crytek and powered by the proprietary cutting edge CryENGINE technology, Crysis 3 will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Crysis 3, please visit http://www.crysis.com/au, and for the latest news visitwww.facebook.com/crysis or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/crysis
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
ASSASSIN’S CREED® III’s THE HIDDEN SECRETS DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
Sydney, Australia — December 5, 2012 — Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed III’s first downloadable content pack, The Hidden Secrets, is now available for Season Pass owners on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and Windows PC and will be available tomorrow for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Hidden Secrets downloadable pack will be available broadly on December 11 on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC and will be available on December 13 on the PlayStation® Network. The first downloadable content pack will release for the Nintendo Wii UTM at a later date.
The Hidden Secrets for Assassin’s Creed III adds three extra missions, including the Lost Mayan Ruins, the Ghost of War and a Dangerous Secret, for an additional hour of game play, taking gamers from the lost Mayan ruins to the high seas. Every successful mission is rewarded with in-game weapons. Gamers will also receive:
· Two single-player costumes including the fabled Captain of the Aquila uniform and the traditional Colonial Assassin outfit
· Two multiplayer characters including the fearsome Redcoat and the deadly Sharpshooter
The Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass grants access to all five upcoming downloadable content packs including The Hidden Secrets, to gamers owning the original game. The Season Pass provides more than 25% savings versus purchasing the DLC separately.
Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $49.95 on the PlayStation® Network. It can also be pre-ordered at EB Games.
Future Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature “The Tyranny of King Washington,” an all-new single-player campaign told through three episodic content packs that lets gamers experience an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.
It’s 1783 and the American Revolution is over, but the true battle is just beginning. Blinded by a thirst for unlimited power, George Washington has declared himself King. Now, our new hero Ratohnhaké:ton must dethrone the tyrant and return freedom to the land.
In addition to this all-new single player experience, Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature new maps and characters for an even more expansive multiplayer experience in the upcoming “The Battle Hardened” pack.
Assassin’s Creed III is now available on PlayStation® 3, Xbox 360®, PC and the Nintendo Wii UTM.
Monday, 3 December 2012
Dead Space 3 - Australian & New Zealand PreOrder deals
SYDNEY, Australia. – Dec. 4, 2012 – Visceral Games, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that fans who pre-order Dead Space™ 3 from EB Games* will receive the EG-900 SMG and from JB Hi Fi and Mighty Ape* the Tesla Enervator. These exclusive weapons will help players on their mission to destroy the horrifying and mysterious Markers and stop the bloody Necromorph infestation once and for all. Throughout Dead Space 3, unwilling heroes Isaac and Carver put their engineering and military skills to the test as they scavenge for parts and assemble their ultimate tools for survival. While exploring different locations, players can hunt for parts, break down tools, build devastating new weapons and share them with a friend to defeat whatever terrors stand in their way.
The bonus pre-order items** include:
• EG-900 SMG available at EB Games – Australia and New Zealand
o This EarthGov-issued sub machinegun is built for urban warfare. It’s compact but deadly, sporting an internal hyper-accelerator maximum damage.
• Tesla Enervator available at JB Hi Fi – Australia and New Zealand / Mighty Ape – New Zealand
o Sovereign Colonies scientists developed the “Enervator” from an overdriven focus coil to “humanely” eliminate dangerous specimens. The Enervator delivers a precision blast causing instantaneous electrocution and molecular destabilization in the target. In test subjects, death was instantaneous.
• EG-900 SMG available at EB Games – Australia and New Zealand
o This EarthGov-issued sub machinegun is built for urban warfare. It’s compact but deadly, sporting an internal hyper-accelerator maximum damage.
• Tesla Enervator available at JB Hi Fi – Australia and New Zealand / Mighty Ape – New Zealand
o Sovereign Colonies scientists developed the “Enervator” from an overdriven focus coil to “humanely” eliminate dangerous specimens. The Enervator delivers a precision blast causing instantaneous electrocution and molecular destabilization in the target. In test subjects, death was instantaneous.
Winner of more than 15 critic awards at E3 2012 including Best of Show from Game Informer Magazine, Dead Space 3 cuts to the heart of deep space terror. The game is recognized by game critics worldwide for its incredible craftsmanship in horror, action, suspense and sound design. Players will embark on a thrilling ride through space that takes them to a hostile new planet, Tau Volantis. Fortunately, they are not alone this time around. The fully integrated drop-in/drop-out co-op feature gives players the option to play alone or team-up with a friend anytime. Players that choose to take down the terror together will experience additional story details, side missions and gameplay mechanics only found when playing as John Carver.
Dead Space 3 will be available on February 7, 2013 in Australia and February 8, 2013 in New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PC.
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Sunday, 2 December 2012
60 Second Review - New Super Mario Bros U.
New Super Mario Bros. U is not a huge departure from the format that has been set down since the first one on the Nintendo DS 6 years ago. And that’s neither good nor bad.
First thing you will notice is that they have changed up the story a little bit, rather that Peach being kidnapped; Mario is thrown from her castle as Bowser invades. It’s not a massive change, but its enough to make it seem fresh.
Gameplay
The gameplay of NSMBU is the standard fare that we have all come to know and love from a 2D Mario game. Mario moves just as you would expect, and with the inclusion of the new Flying Squirrel Suit, can take to the skies, and cling to walls. The fire and ice flowers make a return as well, and that’s it. Excluding the star and the mushroom, the main game contains only three power ups, which is not a lot, but it’s enough for this plumber.
Graphics
This is Mario’s first even foray into HD, and the team at Nintendo have made it seem that he was always there. The game looks amazing, from the animation of Mario and the assortment of enemies on the screen, to the way the game uses light in some levels and clouds in others. The game will not win any awards on the graphics side, and that’s ok. The game has a unique look, with bright colours and some catchy visual tricks that are sure to impress.
This is Mario’s first even foray into HD, and the team at Nintendo have made it seem that he was always there. The game looks amazing, from the animation of Mario and the assortment of enemies on the screen, to the way the game uses light in some levels and clouds in others. The game will not win any awards on the graphics side, and that’s ok. The game has a unique look, with bright colours and some catchy visual tricks that are sure to impress.
If you are picking up a Wii U console and are not sure what to get, then by all means New Super Mario Bros. U would be a great addition, and with the inclusion of 5 player mayhem, you’re are sure to have a blast.
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Friday, 30 November 2012
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Wii U - Out Now
In-case you were not aware, the Wii U went on sale today. Early indicators from the amount of people populating Miiverse are showing people are loving the new machine.
Check below to see what its all about.
Wii U Launches in Australia - photo report
So the Wii U is now out here in Australia and New Zealand. Have a look through the images below to see some of the fun that was happening at the launch events around the country.
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